10 — Node management
Diagnostics line
The diagnostics line is under the command line. It displays information relevant to
the user input, such as:
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prompts
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warnings
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error messages
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valid ranges for numeric parameters
Softkey area
The softkey area is at the bottom of the screen. Softkeys represent the functions
available for the particular menu. Functions are selected by pressing the associated
function key (F1 to F10) or number key (1 to 9 and 0).
10.4
NMTI main menus
The top-level menu displays the main menu titles in the softkey area of the screen.
To access a menu, enter the relevant softkey (either a function key or number key).
Configuration
Configuration functions include:
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programming a primary rate link
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configuring the circuits on the primary rate link
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configuring the interface modules
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defining circuit cross-connections
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specifying the system timing source and recovery mechanism
Housekeeping
Housekeeping functions include:
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setting the date and time
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specifying the node name
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configuring the serial ports
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assigning NMTI access levels and passwords
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